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McArthur, OH Eviction Risk Score Vinton County · Ohio · Population 2,110

2.5 Low
17.4%Tenant-law probability
$1,694–3,802Typical eviction cost
41 daysTypical timeline
$554Median gross rent
25.9%Rent burden
54.4%Renters

Sub-score breakdown

Local political climate
3.0
GOP margin +54.7% in 2020
Regional political climate
3.0
GOP margin +54.7% in 2020
State political climate
2.4
Economic stress
7.8
30.3% poverty · 4.7% unemployed
Supply constraint
5.4
$554 median rent · 54.4% renters
Rent-control risk
4.7
25.9% rent burden
Eviction process difficulty
2.0
Tenant organizing strength
9.4
54.4% renters
Housing court bias
6.9

Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: ACS 2023 5-year + Gazetteer 2024.

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About eviction risk in McArthur, OH

McArthur, OH has an eviction risk score of 2.5 out of 10, placing it in the low-risk tier for landlords operating in Vinton County and the state of Ohio. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 25.9% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in McArthur is $554/month. About 54.4% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 30.3%, unemployment 4.7%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Vinton County voted Republican by 54.7 points — classified as strongly landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.5/10, McArthur is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

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